Business and Community Services

Wasted: Feed the Folks, Starve the Landfills

Fri, 07/12/2013 - 9:00am - 3:30pm

Wasted: Feed the Folks, Starve the Landfills, a free, one-day event, will feature presentations, exhibits, tours, networking opportunities and will focus on exploring innovative strategies to reduce food waste in Iowa. Sponsors are the Iowa Food Access and Health Work Group, the Iowa Waste Reduction Center and the Center for Energy and Environmental Education. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. 

Location: 
Center for Energy and Environmental Education
Contact Information
Name: 
Joe Bolick
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 273-6577

1373661000

Listening & Non-verbal Skills (Customer Sales Focus)

Thu, 03/28/2013 - 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Learn how to listen to your clients verbally and non-verbally. These skills will help you be a better salesperson and will keep your customers satisfied. Advanced registration is required.

Location: 
Room 33, Business & Community Services Building
Contact Information
Name: 
Katherine Cota-Uyar
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 273-5732

1364509800

Behavioral Interviewing & Non-verbal Communication

Tue, 03/26/2013 - 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Learn what behavioral interviewing is, how to craft an interview protocol and what non-verbal gestures mean. Advanced registration is required.

Location: 
BCS 33
Contact Information
Name: 
Katherine Cota-Uyar
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 273-5732

1364337000

EntreFest

Thu, 03/07/2013 (All day) - Fri, 03/08/2013 (All day)

This year’s EntreFest! will be like none you’ve ever seen before, with an expanded scope, innovation-focused breakouts and hand's on workshops---this is a conference you won’t want to miss!

This year’s event will include inspiring keynote talks from iconic Iowa entrepreneurs, high-touch breakout sessions led by entrepreneurs who’ve been there, and of course, there’ll be lots of networking opportunities to meet like-minded people and people who can help you, fueled by a bountiful selection of some of the best food and drink Iowa has to offer---all with one goal in mind: to help you move your entrepreneurial ideas forward.

Admission is just $119** and includes a two-day conference pass, four meals, the conference opening party, three keynote speeches, hands-on workshops, admission to over 25 breakout sessions, snacks and beverages throughout the conference, an optional post-conference Design Thinking Workshop and admission to the 2013 Dream Big, Grow Here Pitch Competition Finals----where you will watch a lucky entrepreneur walk away with $10,000 in prize money---plus some more surprises we’ve got up our sleeve. 

Visit entrefest.com to register and for more information.

Location: 
Kirkwood Hotel, Cedar Rapids IA
Contact Information
Name: 
Maureen Collins-Williams
Phone: 
(319) 273-4327

1362726000

Small Business Managerial Accounting

Wed, 03/06/2013 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Learn the basics of managerial accounting for the small business. Advanced registration is required.

Location: 
BCS 33
Contact Information
Name: 
Katherine Cota-Uyar
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 273-5732

1362614400

Small Business Accounting & Tax Basics

Mon, 03/04/2013 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Learn the basics of small business accounting and taxes. Advanced registration is required.

Location: 
BCS 33
Contact Information
Name: 
Katherine Cota-Uyar
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 273-5732

1362441600

Web & Small Business Marketing

Tue, 02/26/2013 - 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Learn the basics of marketing including the 4 Ps and SEO. Advanced registration is required.

Location: 
BCS 33
Contact Information
Name: 
Katherine Cota-Uyar
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 273-5732

1361925000

Web & Small Business Marketing

Mon, 02/25/2013 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Learn the basics of marketing including the 4 Ps and SEO. Advanced registration is required.

Location: 
BCS 33
Contact Information
Name: 
Katherine Cota-Uyar
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 273-5732

1361836800

Start a Business II Workshop

Wed, 02/20/2013 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Learn to write a business plan. Pre-requisite: Start a Business I. Advanced registration is required.

Location: 
BCS 33
Contact Information
Name: 
Katherine Cota-Uyar
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 273-5732

1361404800

Start a Business I Workshop

Mon, 02/18/2013 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Covers business structure, government filings/permits, insurance, taxes, financing, and more. Advanced registration is required.

Location: 
BCS 33
Contact Information
Name: 
Katherine Cota-Uyar
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 273-5732

1361232000